Lion King Jr. Tickets are on sale now! Students have been working very hard to make this inspiring story come alive through singing, acting, dancing, drumming, and puppetry. Don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful show and support our school’s theater program.

Get your tickets now for the best seats possible and to get 30% off General seating! General Seating tickets are $7 if you purchase them now. Prices will go up to $10 at the door.

If you are a parent or guardian of a Kennedy student, then you are part of the Kennedy PTO! Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend!

Many of the current board members have 8th grade students and will not be at Kennedy next year. We are seeking new members to move the PTO forward next year and would like to start transferring knowledge as soon as possible. Please step up and volunteer – there are both large and small ways to contribute. Without your help, the PTO will not be able to support these amazing programs:

Art Program

Instrumental Music

Drama Program

Physical Fitness Program

After School Clubs

and so much more!

To learn more about the Kennedy PTO, go to the PTO Meeting Details page to view upcoming meeting dates/locations, past meeting minutes, and open volunteer opportunities.

For our graduating 8th grade students, June 7th will arrive before we all know it. There are 3 items we want to bring to your immediate attention:

1. CONTRIBUTE!! CONTRIBUTE!! CONTRIBUTE!!

These events cost money – Please contribute. A $75 CONTRIBUTION from each student will ensure that all 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the graduation events that have been established by Principal Adler, the JFK PTO Board, and the Graduation Dance Committee. The graduation events include an outing to Great America, graduation gown cleaning and the Graduation Dance. Without your financial assistance, these events will not be possible. This $75 CONTRIBUTION is due no later than April 6th . All funding must be in place by April 6th to ensure each event has the full resources it needs. Contributions can be made at the Kennedy STORE. Please make sure you enter your child’s name on the donation!! Cash or check payments may be dropped off in the school office in the PTO Lock box.

2. VOLUNTEER!! VOLUNTEER!! VOLUNTEER!!

8th Grade Parent Chaperones are required for the picnic and the Great America Outing. 6th and 7th grade parent chaperones are needed for Graduation Dance. The Graduation Dance requires all 8th grade parents to participate in decorating the gym and cleaning up. Please go to SignUpGenius: Graduation Events.

3. ORDER!! ORDER!! ORDER!!

Order your student a Class of 2018 sweatshirt and t-shirt. Please go to CLASS OF 2018 to order you sweatshirt or t-shirt. This store closes on April 10th.

Lastly, please consider making a donation to the PTO to PAY IT FORWARD to future students by clicking on the DONATION button.

We wish our 8th grade students the best of luck in high school and beyond!

It is time to sign your child up for the Lion King! We will have “Casting from Within” which means all students who register for the production will have roles in the play. Auditions will only be for cast members who want to try out for featured solos and will be held on the second week of rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held directly after school in Ms. Mori’s room, 417.

To register your child: Applications will be available at the REACH and Kennedy offices or download it here:Lion King, Jr. application. Fill out the application and turn it in to the Kennedy main office with the registration fee. Your child will be given a script the first day of rehearsal. The calendar and play information is included in the application.

To learn more, attend on one of the parent information meetings on January 10, 8:00 am or 6:00 pm. Please RSVP by emailing Debbie Moore atDebbie@m00re.org and specify which meeting you will attend. If you have any questions, emailDebbie@m00re.org or call 415-531-1258.

It’s holiday shopping season and chances are you’re ordering something, if not many things, through Amazon.com. Instead of going straight through Amazon, try AmazonSmile instead. You will still be using your familiar Amazon account (wish lists, shopping cart, etc.) but by using AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate funds to our Kennedy PTO!

To get started, go to smile.amazon.com and simply select the John F Kennedy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization as your charitable organization. Each time you return, Amazon will remember your selection, and every eligible purchase you make at AmazonSmile will result in a donation! It’s that easy!

Try these 2 easy ways to start with a smile.

1. Create a bookmark – Drag this box to your bookmarks or favorites bar to create a shortcut to smile.amazon.com.

2. Install the Amazon Assistant – Get easy access to Product Comparisons, Deal of the Day, and time-saving shortcuts, which all link to smile.amazon.com. Learn more about Amazon Assistant

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wanted to send a quick reminder to think of Kennedy on this #GivingTuesday.

Kennedy has joined this global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.

Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday) to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities. It’s a great opportunity to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

Through December 15th, all donations of $10 or more will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. And by making a donation now, you are also eligible for a 2017 tax deduction!

With your help, current and new programs will be possible at Kennedy:
Art ● Instrumental Music ● Drama ● Physical Fitness ● After School Clubs ● Chrome Books for Every Student ● 8th Grade Graduation Celebration ● STEAM Program & Fair ● Family Center Support providing counseling services for students and families

Making your donation online is fast, easy, and secure. All online donations are handled through PayPal. You can also drop off your check or cash donation in the PTO Mail Box in the school office, or mail your donation to Kennedy PTO, Attn: Treasurer, 2521 Goodwin Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061.

Many companies provide a Matching Gift program to employees. Some companies will provide a 100% match, thereby doubling the value of your gift. Click here to see a list of local employers who we believe offer a Matching Gift program to employees. If you don’t see your employer’s name listed, check with your HR department or contact info@kennedycougrspto.org.

Thank you for considering our amazing Kennedy community. We are grateful for all of our wonderful students and all of their supporting family members and Kennedy teachers and staff.

November 28th at 7 pm – The November PTO meeting will be held at Harry’s Hofbrau. Come join other Kennedy parents and staff members to find out how you can get more involved in your child’s education and the Kennedy community. If you are a parent or guardian of a Kennedy student, then you are part of the Kennedy PTO! Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend these meetings! Go to the PTO Meeting Details page to view the meeting agenda, upcoming meeting dates, past meeting minutes, and open volunteer opportunities.

November 30th at 7:00 pm – The 8th grade Graduation Dance Committee is meeting in the Kennedy library. We are looking for volunteers to help with the dance – and you do not need to be an 8th grade parent to join! Additional information about the 8th grade graduation activities will also be discussed. If you cannot make it to the meeting, please email clairebascara@gmail.comand we will make sure you are included on the volunteer list.

Be sure to visit a Honey Bear Tree lot to get your holiday tree and wreath this season!Kennedy will receive 15% of the purchase price when you buy your tree or wreath at Honey Bear Trees. Tell your friends & neighbors and raise even more money!

Simply bring this flyer (en Espanol) when you purchase your tree and wreath. (If you happen to forget it, there will be extra flyers on the lot). It’s that simple!

All of their trees are of the finest quality and freshness, grown on the Cocco Christmas Tree Farm in Oregon’s beautiful Cascade foothills. It’s a great opportunity to find the perfect Christmas Tree and support our Kennedy kids and community at the same time!